Trail Running calendar near Troy 2026-2027

Experience the scenic beauty of Harris Lake County Park with 5 and 10 mile trail races. Run through forested single track and open fields while enjoying expansive lake views in New Hill.

The Sweaty Backyard Cox Ultra is a Backyard Ultra in Concord, NC. Runners complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one remains. The race follows the classic last-runner-standing format.

Enjoy a six race trail series held on Wednesday evenings at the Anne Springs Close Greenway. Run or hike through three to five miles of single track and gravel paths as the sun sets.

A rugged trail ultra at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC, featuring a repeating 3.24-mile loop. Conquer the 50K, 25K, or 5K and earn a unique, handmade pottery finisher's medal.

The Run for Refugees 5k returns for its third year on August 22, 2026, starting at Durham's Miracle Park. This professionally timed event supports World Relief Durham's work with immigrants and refugees. Participants of all ages can join, w..

Experience a women only 5K mud run featuring over 18 obstacles at Porter Farms in Charlotte. Focus on teamwork and empowerment in a non competitive environment open to all women and girls from age 7.

The Sugg Farm Ultra will take place in Holly Springs on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run between 20 and 50 miles.

Event Overview The Carpe Diem Carpe Noctem Half Marathon & 10K is a trail running event. It takes place at Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, on September 12, 2026. Race Format The event offers participants the opportu..

Experience a muddy obstacle course at the Jerry Long Family YMCA featuring a 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run. This eighth annual event supports community health programs while challenging your strength and agility.

Trail races at Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area near Snow Camp NC offering a 10K and a half marathon on single track with steep climbs, an optional climb up an 80 foot observation tower, chip timing, aid stations, and shuttles.

Celebrate the hero in everyone by wearing a costume for a scenic run or walk along the American Tobacco Trail. Support organ and tissue donation awareness through your choice of a 5k or 1 mile event.

A 24 hour loop race at Hinson Lake in Rockingham, North Carolina, run on a USATF certified 1.5032 mile inner loop with wooded sand and gravel trail and more than 16 wooden foot bridges. Pacers must be registered and entries are limited.

Run or walk in Kannapolis to support Leashes of Valor, a non profit providing service dogs to veterans. This dog friendly 5K event is part of the Run Kannapolis Race Series.

This USATF-certified 5K trail run starts at Sandhills Community College and winds through Southern Pines Reservoir Park. The event includes massages, food trucks, children's activities, and is dog friendly. After the run, stick around for c..

This trail event features a certified 5K run and a 2K walk across a 50-acre horse ranch in Gastonia, NC. A short Half-Pint run for kids 7 and under is also on the schedule. It's planned as a rain or shine event, with registration available..

Experience the sixth annual Deerfly Trail Race at Carvers Creek State Park in Fayetteville. Choose between 6K and 11K distances with dedicated categories for canine companions and cash awards for course records.

The Uwharrie 100 takes place on a demanding 20.5-mile loop in the Uwharrie National Forest. Runners tackle technical trails under a forest canopy for either 100 miles or 100K. The event has strict qualification requirements for the longer d..

The Rootrock Trail Run takes place on the forested single-track trails of Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon course, each with its own mix of terrain and elevation. The event features a festive finish area..

Experience an iconic North Carolina trail race at Bur Mil Park featuring scenic watershed trails around three lakes. Choose from half marathon, marathon, or forty mile distances with solo, relay, and rucking categories available.

Take on a scenic trail challenge in Southern Pines. Choose between a four-hour race to complete as many one-mile loops as you can, or a three-loop 5K on the same beautiful course. The route passes a historic 470-year-old pine tree.